We are proud to announce the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Business Awards 2025, in partnership with GMcG Chartered Accountants, are officially open for entries before Friday 21 February 2025.
Businesses and entrepreneurs within the Lisburn and Castlereagh area are encouraged to apply for these prestigious awards that have 14 categories:
- Lisburn & Castlereagh Business Person of the Year
- Best Tourism Business Award
- Innovation Award
- Best New Business Award
- Business Success Award
- Excellence in Contribution to the Community Award
- Excellence in Customer Service Award
- Excellence in Manufacturing Award
- Rising Star Award – under 35 years old
- Best Social Enterprise Business Award
- Best Eating Establishment
- Best Family Business Award
- Best Company to Work For
- Inclusive Business Award *** NEW ***
They celebrate the vibrant and diverse business landscape of the region, recognising excellence across various sectors including manufacturing, retail, hospitality, technology, and more.
The winners will be unveiled at a distinguished black-tie ceremony on Friday 28 March 2025, at La Mon Hotel & Country Club.
Alderman Amanda Grehan, Chair of the Regeneration and Growth Committee, emphasised the importance of the event: “It is important for us to recognise the outstanding contributions of our local businesses. Their hard work to deliver quality products and services is crucial to drive our economy forward.
"These awards aim to shine a spotlight on the exceptional achievements of companies across Lisburn and Castlereagh, which is known for its diverse array of talents and industries. We have announced a new award category for 2025 that recognises inclusion and equality in the workplace. We look forward to businesses who have made an advancement in their policies and practices within the workplace to promote inclusion and reduce inequalities.
"Our awards are always a tremendous success and attract entries from businesses of all sizes. We expect a similar level of enthusiasm this year, and I urge businesses not to miss this opportunity to gain recognition and celebrate their successes. Submit your entries and join us in showcasing the best that Lisburn and Castlereagh has to offer.”
Stephen Houston, Director at GMcG Chartered Accountants’ Lisburn office, is looking forward to what is always a signature event in the Lisburn business calendar:
"GMcG is again delighted to support the 2025 LCCC Business Awards as Associate sponsor. With over 4,000 businesses in the council area ranging in size from small businesses to large international groups, this is an important event for recognising business excellence across the region and celebrating those who continue to demonstrate stand out levels of success, ambition and innovation. GMcG has been advising and working with the Lisburn business community since 2009 and it is always a pleasure to see local businesses, from all sectors, showcased at the LCCC Awards event.”
To enter the LCCC Business Awards 2025 or to find out more information please visit www.lcccbusinessawards.com
The deadline for entries is 12 noon on Friday 21 February.